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Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Job Description
Sirius Staffing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care for a long-term contract-to-direct role in Chattanooga, TN. In this role, under the general supervision of a physician, you will perform advanced professional nursing duties. Please contact us today for more information.
Schedule: 8:30-4:30 Mon-Fri
Rate: $37.53 – $46.91/HR BOE + Benefits offered, PTO & Holidays
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide primary care services, including physical exams and sick care, to individuals experiencing homelessness in the field and at shelter sites
- Deliver primary care and reproductive health services for both men and women, including:
- Conducting patient history and physical examinations
- Drawing blood and ordering lab work/tests
- Evaluating test results and adjusting care plans accordingly
- Diagnosing conditions and developing treatment plans
- Prescribing medications as needed
- Placing and removing contraceptive implants & issuing contraceptives, and providing therapies under approved protocols
- Making specialist referrals and ordering consultations
- Educating clients on public health services and available community resources
- Consulting with a supervising physician as needed
- Participate in ongoing professional development activities, such as:
- Continuing education and training courses
- Peer reviews and mentoring healthcare colleagues
- Policy and protocol development and updates
- Attend and engage in:
- Standing committees, community meetings, and board meetings
- Outreach and mobile medical events
- Travel to various County clinic locations to deliver services
- Collaborate regularly with the program manager to review and revise program goals
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- A registered nurse with a Master’s Degree with a major in the clinical nursing specialty of family practice and preparation in specialized practitioner skills.
- Must have a Certificate of Fitness issued by the Tennessee Board of Nursing; must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered professional nurse in Tennessee, and current national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area. A valid driver’s license is required.
OR:
- A registered nurse who holds an Advanced Practice Nurse Certificate, as deemed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, with specialized practitioner skills in the clinical nursing specialty of family practice.
- Must have a Certificate of Fitness issued by the Tennessee Board of Nursing; must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered professional nurse in Tennessee, and current national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area. A valid driver’s license is required.
OR:
- A new graduate with a Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing may be considered but must be eligible to sit for the Advanced Practice Nurse Certification test and be eligible to apply for a certificate of Fitness issued by the Tennessee Board of Nursing plus a minimum of 500 hours of working or training as a clinician in a primary care setting. If hired, the new graduate must obtain Advanced Practice Nurse Certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area and a Certificate of Fitness within three (3) months of hire. A valid driver’s license is required.
Other Requirements:
- Knowledge of primary care nursing practices, including federal, state, and county laws and regulations related to professional standards, prescribing, and dispensing medications
- Knowledge of public health care practices and procedures.
- Familiarity with culturally sensitive care, especially for underserved populations.
- Knowledge of program development and implementation methods, practices, and procedures.
- Skilled in performing medical assessments, interpreting results, and prescribing treatments in line with applicable guidelines and laws
- Ability to respond to patient needs and concerns with professionalism and a strong customer service approach
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including documentation, education, and relationship-building with patients and colleagues.
- Ability to deliver care with compassion, cultural awareness, and a collaborative approach
Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.
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